AK267
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Registered: Oct 2002
Location: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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These days, with high-speed internet and Video-On-Demand, I can watch a lot of curling with no cost except for my monthly internet bill (I'm all digital now...just a high speed cable modem...no phone land line or cable TV, just HULU, Netflix, YouTube and websites). One a 50" internet TV, curling looks sweet for this homeboy.
I used to have a Canadian satellite dish...not anymore....don't need it.
Since I'm from Omaha, I don't have a privilege that some up north have with big events in their hometown. As an "out-of-towner" it gets expensive to view these events in person.
I remember back in 2003, under good exchanges rates, when I saw the World Championships in Winnipeg (you guys sure do know how to throw a party) and the entire cost was under $1000 USD (flight, 10 night hotel, full-event pass, bus fare, food and souvenirs). Even without the good exchange rates, prices were reasonable for a middle-class schmoe like me. In other Canadian events I've attended (1998 to 2008) when the exchanges rates weren't so generous, the costs were manageable and I could budget them. Not today.
Today, such a trip (worlds) in Canada would cost me close to close to $1500-$2000 as airfares have doubled, hotel costs have surged, and ticket prices have increased (not to mention taxes). If I do travel, it's more likely for a local event (Trials/Nationals or Continental Cup) or just a weekend excursion (bonspiel). Even then, I go on the cheap whenever possible.
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Last edited by AK267 on 03-07-13 at 07:04PM
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